A garden book is a unique and crafty way to place a miniature garden in your home. It is a great way to recycle those hardbound thick books that you don' need or read anymore. It will surely be an instant conversation piece. Read on to find out how to add this charming accessory to your
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Hello friends! Happy (almost) May! I am SO very excited to share this month’s theme with you! If any of this is your springtime vibe—whimsy, cottagecore, gardening, nature, enjoying God’…
Picture this: a hidden oasis where tranquility meets vibrant life, a secret garden waiting just beyond the hustle and bustle. It's more than just a plot of
Art Deco Reading Terrace Revel in the glamour of an Art Deco reading terrace, where geometric patterns, gold accents, and velvet seating converge to create an atmosphere of evening elegance. This space is a tribute to the lavish and sophisticated style of the roaring twenties, perfect for those who appreciate a touch of luxury with […]
We made the most adorable clay toadstools for our fairy garden. You won’t believe how easy they are to make. All you need is : * Sculpey clay (from a craft store) * toothpicks * paint and a paintbrush Break off a small amount of clay (about the size of your […]
The Garden Awakening: Reynolds delivers solid information with a touch of fairy spirit that will come across as charming even to those who don’t lean toward the mystical. Mary Reynolds’s "The Garden Awakening" works to show that trying to claim too much of a hold...
I got this cute little sign post last year for my Fairy Garden. So now I'm going to enlighten you about Fairy Rings! Now, what actually is a Fairy Ring? Scientifically, it is a huge threadlike, musty-smelling mass, called a mycelium, which causes mushrooms to grow in a circle. (Not good for the grass, as the fungus eats the nutrients from the grass!) Mythologically speaking, it is a worn area in the grass made by fairies dancing. The English believed that fairy rings were where fairies came to dance and celebrate, the mushrooms of the rings were used as stools for the fairies to recuperate during the evening's festivities. The following information is from Druansha's Page: "...old legends will tell you that this is where the Faeries dance and perform many of the rituals of their own magic. Legends might warn you that those who join the Fairy dance within the circle under the moon are sometimes lost to time and place and may even disappear forever..." There are many stories written on Fairy history, folklore, and superstitions. Most of them talk about the terrible consequences of interfering in the lives of Fairies, revealing their location, stepping into their ring or trying to capture them. "...if a human steps into the ring (s)he will be compelled to join the Fairies in their wild dancing, which would seem to occur just a few minutes but in fact would last for seven years or more. The unfortunate human can only be rescued by someone outside the ring who can grab hold of his or her coat-tails..." It is said that bad luck and doom befalls those who cross the Fairies but I'm not sure if this is an early Celtic interpretation because later in the Victorian Era Fairies were seen as something romantic, titillating and strangely beautiful & captivating.
Nothing breathes new life into a room as quickly and easily as a new plant baby. The best part? There are plenty of budget-friendly ways to grow new plants, including picking up plant cuttings from a friend or growing your own plants from seed. But if you’re a seasoned plant parent, you already know that finding planters to house your new fronds that also match your decor can be the most expensive aspect of the journey.
Gyo Fujikawa (November 3, 1908 November 26, 1998) was an American illustrator and children's book author. A prolific creator of more than 50 books for children, her work is regularly in reprint and has been translated into 17 languages and published in 22 countries. Her most popular books, Babies
Extend the magic of The Secret Garden with Companion Activity Ideas and guided reading. Free The Secret Garden Teacher Resource Book lesson literacy unit.
Picture this: a hidden oasis where tranquility meets vibrant life, a secret garden waiting just beyond the hustle and bustle. It's more than just a plot of
